Samuel McDonough
Summary
Passionate and dedicated brewer with 10 years of professional experience, spanning both large-scale production and small craft breweries. Highly skilled in recipe development, quality assurance, innovation and team leadership. Proven track record of producing exceptional beers while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Brewer
Frenchie’s Bistro and Brewery
01.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 2 brewers, achieving a record production turnover of 300,000 litres, the highest in company history
- Managed diverse contracted projects including beers, seltzers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages for various clients
- Oversaw rostering, inventory management, and all production stages, ensuring timely completion of all projects
Lead Brewer
Shambles Brewery
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led a team of 4 in executing and overseeing all brewing operations utilizing a 15 hL DME, 2-vessel system, which included cellar work, cleaning in place (CIP) processes, and packaging for both in-house and contract brews
- Guided the team to consistently meet production targets while upholding high-quality standards
- Innovated policies and procedures that enhanced quality and increased production capacity
- Designed several best-selling products that contributed significantly to revenue growth
Brewer
Philter Brewery
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted brewing operations using an 18 hL Premier Stainless system, including cellar management, cleaning in place (CIP), quality control, and packaging processes
- Contributed to recipe development and improvement
Brewer
White Bay Beer Co.
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed brewing operations using a 25 hL Premier Stainless system, managing cellar processes, centrifugation, CIP, laboratory analysis, and packaging
- Engaged in recipe development to enhance product quality and oversaw warehousing and stock control to maintain optimal inventory levels
Innovation Brewer (Brewpub)
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed brewing operations at Stone & Wood Brewing Co
- From 2015 to 2020, where I built and commissioned an 8 hL DME brewpub, overseeing all aspects from raw materials ordering to final product delivery
- Managed packaging operations, achieving over 400 hL per day while ensuring production met quality and safety standards
- Led wort production and cellar processes, including centrifugation and pasteurization, while maintaining compliance with internal and external specifications
- Engaged in new product development and recipe enhancement, contributing to the company’s innovation and quality initiatives
- Achieved a gold award at the Australian International Beer awards in 2018 for ‘Sam’s Hoppy Belgian Ale’
Packaging Shift Lead
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Brewing Shift Lead
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Brewer
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Education
Bachelor - Food Science
University of Newcastle
01.2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Recipe development
- Quality control
- Creativity
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptivity
Timeline
Head Brewer
Frenchie’s Bistro and Brewery
01.2023 - Current
Lead Brewer
Shambles Brewery
01.2021 - 01.2022
Brewer
Philter Brewery
01.2021 - 12.2021
Brewer
White Bay Beer Co.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Innovation Brewer (Brewpub)
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Packaging Shift Lead
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Brewing Shift Lead
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Brewer
Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor - Food Science
University of Newcastle
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